Big big dilema

[ebpda9]

as you all know i have a 92 accord lxwhich is not in the greatest shape ever. mechanically it runs fine with exception of the suspension, some minor brake problems and a messed up tierod. Body wise almost disaster: rust in the rear quarter panels, and wheel wells. I always wanted to upgrade the car, or do something to it to set it apart from the accord crowd but it looks like the rust is holding me back. I really don't know what to do. the car will keep running for 3 or 4 more years, but the bodyy will die soon. Also fixing it is very expensive like 2 grand for the body work. Even if i get my stuff now when i'll get rid of the car i'll have nothing to do with it. Selling the car is kind of out of the question because i don't have money for a new one, and even if i sell it, i'll get no more than 3 grand for it. I really don't know what to do with it.

[alpine3069]

are you going to do the body work or will you take it to someone? but anyways there is always putty?? i mean if it can even get that done to it!

[ebpda9]

the right hand qp has a 3" hole in it. i was a dumbass and drove the car thru water after 2 hrs after applying the bondo. bodywork i wanna do it myself but it involves a lot of welding and i know jack about that. so far i have a pretty good deal: one of my friends told me that he can do it for me if i fix his computer when it breaks. He knows a lot about bodywork, he used to have his shop back in Romania.

[alpine3069]

sounds like a good deal to me

[ChrisCantSkate]

well, you can remove all the rust, and bondo it and sand it smooth, kinda like shaving handels, but rust.......

[RxR_Eclipse]

Usually on rust they have to cut and weld in a new peice. Bondo and Kitty hair will work but only so long. If your really into fixing the car up I would say get it fixed right. 2 grand should buy you a new QP and a WHOLE paint job. Shit when my clipse was hit, they replaced the entire door skin and repainted the whole side of the car for 700 bucks! If nothing else find a Accord of the same year with a blown engine, and do a swap! Shit there are a million Accords out there you should be able to find one with a bad engine and a good body!

[ebpda9]

actually my friend id going to cut the rusted part and 2 more inches from it then weld a new piece, that's for almost free (well i'll have to fix his computer everytime he has problems, but that's ok with me i enjoy it). Then a new paint cobalt blue with white trims (lower only).

here is a list of mods i plan on doing:

KYB AGX Shoks- $340
Eibach Springs - $180
Energys Suspension bushings- $90
MSD ignition setup - tops $250
Custom CAI/Short ram intake- $50
Ingham Headers (good for 12-15 hp)- $160
Custom 2.25" exhaust- $250
Energy motor mount inserts.- $30

total $1370 (2 weeks woth of work)

What do u think ?

[tightteg52]

Originally posted by hondaman-iac
actually my friend id going to cut the rusted part and 2 more inches from it then weld a new piece, that's for almost free (well i'll have to fix his computer everytime he has problems, but that's ok with me i enjoy it). Then a new paint cobalt blue with white trims (lower only).

here is a list of mods i plan on doing:

KYB AGX Shoks- $340
Eibach Springs - $180
Energys Suspension bushings- $90
MSD ignition setup - tops $250
Custom CAI/Short ram intake- $50
Ingham Headers (good for 12-15 hp)- $160
Custom 2.25" exhaust- $250
Energy motor mount inserts.- $30

total $1370 (2 weeks woth of work)

What do u think ?

sounds like it will be a sweet set up but my question is how are you gonna get two headers on there???? thats crazy i always that inline four only had one header;) but seriously sounds nice man good luck and post pics!!!

[FeelMyRide]

Man I'm always the one on the money end of everything.. either I'm very cost-conservative or I'm just broke. But you said you can only get 3 or 4 years outta the car. I dunno exactly how its running mechanically but I would think twice b4 putting money into something thats only gonna be around for a little while longer.

[tightteg52]

Originally posted by FeelMyRide
Man I'm always the one on the money end of everything.. either I'm very cost-conservative or I'm just broke. But you said you can only get 3 or 4 years outta the car. I dunno exactly how its running mechanically but I would think twice b4 putting money into something thats only gonna be around for a little while longer.

hehe well if the engine dies time to swap in a h22a can we say one hella sweet ride?

[ebpda9]

Originally posted by tightteg52


sounds like it will be a sweet set up but my question is how are you gonna get two headers on there???? thats crazy i always that inline four only had one header;) but seriously sounds nice man good luck and post pics!!!

where do u see two headers ? I wanna see them too on my list of mods ?

[ebpda9]

Originally posted by tightteg52


hehe well if the engine dies time to swap in a h22a can we say one hella sweet ride?

How about rebuilt H23A1, bored to 2.5l then slap a turbo on it ? greddy or f-max ?

[tightteg52]

Originally posted by hondaman-iac


How about rebuilt H23A1, bored to 2.5l then slap a turbo on it ? greddy or f-max ?

sonds sweet to me konw a spot were i could get a h23? im thinking about keeping the teg and swapping it to 5-speed and dropping a new engine!